Rhythm in Music: Interactive Quizzes and Learning Resources

Question 1

Which time signature below has four beats in each bar?

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4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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6/8

Question 2

What is the symbol called that represents a rest lasting for one beat?

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Crotchet

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Quaver

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Minim

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Semibreve

Question 3

Which instrument below typically plays a rhythmic accompaniment?

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Drums

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Violin

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Piano

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Flute

Question 4

What is the main purpose of a metronome?

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To help musicians maintain a consistent tempo.

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To measure the pitch of a note.

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To create rhythmic patterns.

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To record music.

Question 5

Which musical genre is known for its use of syncopated rhythms?

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Jazz

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Classical

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Rock

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Folk

Question 6

Which symbol in music notation indicates a rest?

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R

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♮

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♯

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♭

Question 7

How does syncopation typically affect the rhythm of music?

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It emphasizes beats that are normally weak

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It speeds up the tempo

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It changes the key signature

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It makes the music more dissonant

Question 8

Which rhythmic pattern is characteristic of waltz music?

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1-2-3

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1-2-3-4-5

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1-2-3-4

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2-2-3

Question 9

Which rhythmic pattern consists of a quarter note followed by two eighth notes?

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Duplet

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Syncopated rhythm

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Triplet

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Hemiola

Question 10

What is the function of a fermata symbol in music?

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To indicate a pause

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To change the tempo

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To accentuate a note

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To mark the end of a phrase

Question 11

Which of the following describes a characteristic of syncopated rhythm?

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Emphasis on an offbeat

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Regular beat

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Smooth flow

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Straightforward pattern

Question 12

What is the time value of a dotted quarter note?

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One and a half beats

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One beat

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Two beats

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Half a beat

Question 13

Which rhythmic pattern has a strong emphasis on the second beat?

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Hemiola

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Duple meter

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Triple meter

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Polyrhythm

Question 14

What is the purpose of a tempo marking in music?

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To indicate the speed of the music

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To change the key of the music

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To specify the instrumentation

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To mark the dynamic level

Question 15

Which of these choices is NOT a necessary component of 'rhythm' in music?

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Melody

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Time signature

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Tempo

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Rhythmic patterns

Question 16

Select the rhythmic pattern that accurately represents a dotted quarter note followed by an eighth note:

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~~.~~~~

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~~.~~

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~~~~.~~

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~~~~.~~~~

Question 17

What is the main distinction between duple and triple time?

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Duple time has two beats per bar, whereas triple time has three.

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Duple time has three beats per bar, whereas triple time has two.

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Duple time is notated in 2/4, while triple time is notated in 3/4.

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There is no difference between duple and triple time.

Question 18

A polyrhythm is a musical technique that involves:

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Playing two different rhythms simultaneously

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Playing the same rhythm in two different ways

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Playing a rhythm twice as fast as another

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Playing a rhythm half as fast as another

Question 19

What is the time signature of a waltz?

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3/4

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4/4

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2/4

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6/8

Question 20

What do rests indicate in music?

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Silence

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Key change

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Tempo adjustment

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End of a phrase

Question 21

Which of these instruments commonly plays a rhythmic accompaniment?

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Drums

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Violin

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Piano

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Flute

Question 22

Which of the following is not a characteristic of syncopated rhythm?

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Equal accents

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Offbeat accents

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Cross-rhythms

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Polyrhythms

Question 23

In a piece of music, what time signature indicates two beats per bar, each beat receiving one quarter note?

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2/4

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3/4

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4/4

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6/8

Question 24

Identify the option that does not represent a type of rhythm pattern:

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Melody

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Syncopated

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Dotted

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Legato

Question 25

Which musical notation indicates a note should be extended by half its usual duration?

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Dot

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Fermata

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Staccato mark

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Triplet

Question 26

What is the primary function of a time signature in music?

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Specifies the number of beats per measure

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Indicates the speed of the music

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Establishes the key of the music

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Determines the instrumentation

Question 27

How does rhythm enhance the expressiveness of a melody?

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It creates contrast and interest by varying the length and duration of notes.

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It defines the overall structure of the piece.

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It adds dynamics, such as loudness and softness.

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It provides harmony, or the combination of different pitches.

Question 28

Which time signature represents four beats in each bar of music?

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4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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6/8

Question 29

In a time signature of 4/4, how many beats are there per bar and what note receives one beat?

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4 beats per bar, quarter note

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2 beats per bar, half note

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3 beats per bar, eighth note

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5 beats per bar, dotted quarter note

Question 30

Which of these is NOT considered a rhythmic musical element?

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Melody

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Tempo

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Syncopation

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Time signature

Question 31

What is the term for a rhythmic pattern that involves playing two or more different rhythms at the same time?

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Polyrhythm

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Ostinato

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Syncopation

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Hemiola

Question 32

Which of the following is an example of syncopation?

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A note that starts on an offbeat and continues into the downbeat.

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A note that is played twice in a row.

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A note that is accented.

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A note that is held for twice its normal duration.

Question 33

What is the primary purpose of using a metronome?

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To establish and maintain a steady tempo.

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To provide a rhythmic accompaniment.

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To measure the speed of a piece of music.

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To generate rhythmic patterns.

Question 34

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong beat?

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It is usually accented.

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It is usually longer in duration than other beats.

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It is usually lower in pitch than other beats.

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It is usually played softer than other beats.

Question 35

What is the term for a short, repeated rhythmic pattern that serves as a foundation for a piece of music?

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Ostinato

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Cadence

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Phrase

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Motif

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a technique used to create a sense of rhythm in music?

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Playing all notes with the same volume and timing.

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Using a metronome.

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Accenting certain beats.

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Varying the tempo.

Question 37

What is the term for the underlying rhythmic structure of a piece of music, indicated by the time signature?

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Meter

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Rhythm

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Tempo

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Time signature

Question 38

In a time signature of 4/4, what is the accent pattern?

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First beat accented

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Third beat accented

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Second beat accented

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No accented beat

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a basic rhythmic value?

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Sixteenth note triplet

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Half note

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Whole note

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Quarter note

Question 40

Which of the following is a compound time signature?

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12/8

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3/4

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4/4

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5/8

Question 41

What is the meaning of the tempo marking 'Allegro'?

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Fast

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Very slow

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Slow

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Moderate

Question 42

Which time signature has four beats in each bar, with the first beat being the strongest?

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4/4

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3/4

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2/4

Question 43

What is the term for a group of two or more beats played together, creating a rhythmic pattern?

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Beat grouping

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Cadence

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Meter

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Tempo

Question 44

Which of these musical notes represents a quarter note followed by two eighth notes?

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♩ ♪ ♪

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♫ ♩ ♫

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♫ ♩ ♪

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♩ ♫ ♩

Question 45

What is the main effect of using syncopation in music?

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It creates a sense of surprise or emphasis on unexpected beats.

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It keeps a steady beat.

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It establishes a regular pulse.

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It slows down the tempo.

Question 46

Which rhythmic pattern has a strong accent on the first beat, followed by three equally spaced weaker beats?

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Dotted half note followed by three eighth notes

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Half note followed by three eighth notes

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Whole note followed by three quarter notes

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Quarter note followed by three sixteenth notes

Question 47

How does meter relate to rhythm in music?

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Meter provides the framework for organizing rhythm into regular patterns.

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Meter is independent of rhythm.

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Rhythm is determined by meter.

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Rhythm can exist without meter.

Question 48

Which rhythmic device involves putting emphasis on a beat that is usually weak?

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Syncopation

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Hemiola

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Rubato

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Fermata

Question 49

What is the purpose of a fermata in music?

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It shows that a note should be held longer than its usual length, creating a temporary pause.

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It marks the end of a musical phrase or section.

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It changes the tempo.

Question 50

What is the difference between a beat and a pulse in music?

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The beat is the regular pattern of sounds, while the pulse is how we feel the grouping of those beats.

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The beat is faster than the pulse.

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The pulse is the same as the tempo.